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Prediction and Planning - Technical Lead

appliedSunnyvaleSelf-Driving Systems
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Salary
$200K – $300K
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 3+ yrs
Posted
10 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 8d ago

About this role

Applied Intuition is hiring a Technical Lead for its prediction and planning team in Sunnyvale. This full-time position suits an experienced software and machine learning professional ready to guide architectural direction and mentor engineering talent.

Role Overview

Applied Intuition seeks a Technical Lead to provide architectural direction and end-to-end system ownership for machine learning-first behavior prediction and planning initiatives. In this position, the lead will direct the creation of modules that forecast trajectories and road user interactions, guide technical roadmaps, and support cross-functional projects. The role operates from the Sunnyvale office on an in-office schedule requiring presence five days a week, with standard scheduling flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the technical roadmap, system architecture, and execution of machine learning algorithms that create driving trajectories for autonomous vehicles and other road users.
Lead architecture reviews and utilize existing company products to establish scalable software and infrastructure foundations for behavior machine learning development.
Coach and guide engineers while coordinating with cross-functional leadership, perception, planning, and research teams regarding modern models and techniques.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
Demonstrated history of technical leadership involving complex projects, engineer mentoring, and architectural guidance.
Experience releasing production machine learning software within complex, real-world settings.
Proficiency in at least one subdomain including modeling, input pipelines, evaluation, deployment, or model optimization.
Background in the complete development cycle for deep learning models.
Minimum of three years of production software building experience using modern software practices.
Proficiency in Python alongside intermediate capability in C++.

Nice to Have

Published peer-reviewed research at machine learning conferences such as NeurIPS, CVPR, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, IROS, or ICRA.
Background working with driver assistance or autonomous driving systems.
Experience assessing and enhancing system-in-the-loop model performance.

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
Deep Learning
Machine Learning Modeling and Optimization
Autonomous Driving Systems

Salary and Benefits

Salary range between $200,000 and $300,000.
Equity offerings included.

About the Company

Applied Intuition, Inc. builds digital infrastructure to bring intelligence to moving machines across automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture sectors. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the organization delivers tools, operating systems, and autonomy solutions trusted by global automakers and military organizations.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, visit the official Applied Intuition careers page.

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Questions candidates ask

Where is the position located?

The role is based out of the Applied Intuition office in Sunnyvale, California.

What is the expected working arrangement?

This is an in-office position where full-time employees primarily work from the office five days a week, with schedule flexibility allowed for personal commitments and occasional remote work.

What compensation is provided?

The position offers a salary between $200K and $300K along with equity.

What programming languages are required?

Candidates must have fluency in Python and intermediate experience in C++.

How many years of experience are needed?

A minimum of 3 years of experience building production software using modern software practices is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official applied careers page.

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